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Pentax W60 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W60 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Pentax W60 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2009
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax W60 and Samsung HZ35W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W60 was launched 11 months earlier than the HZ35W so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the W60 scores versus the HZ35W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Samsung HZ35W

 W60 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Pentax W60

 HZ35W W60 
IntroducedJune 2010July 2009More recent by 11 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Samsung HZ35W

 W60 HZ35W 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Pentax W60 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W60 has external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the W60 versus the HZ35W.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Pentax W60 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W60 and HZ35W.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ35W to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older W60 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W60 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax W60
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
manual focus
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W60 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
23
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W60 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
64
environment proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others (245g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax W60
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
36
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W60 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than others (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Samsung HZ35W
 Pentax Optio W60Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio W60 Samsung HZ35W
Also Known as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-01 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI78 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $300